Encode vs Terminal Drill
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Encode
Learn to code with interactive, bite-sized lessons designed for busy schedules. Master popular languages like Python, JavaScript, and SQL through hands-on exercises and challenges. Ideal for beginners, this app makes coding accessible and fun, offering certificates upon completion.
- Bite-sized interactive lessons
- Hands-on coding exercises
- Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL
- Built-in code playground
- Daily motivation streaks and hearts
- Certificates of completion
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Start coding today with short, interactive lessons! Learn Python, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript (and more) at your own pace. Encode makes learning to code easy! Bite-Sized Learning: Fit coding into your busy life with effective lessons you can complete in just 15 minutes daily. Hands-On Coding: Write REAL code from lesson one! Our interactive quizzes, coding exercises, and challenges build practical, real-world skills. Master In-Demand Languages: Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, & SQL. Plus, explore mini-courses in R, Swift, Java, & the Command Line. Practice Anywhere: Our built-in playground for coding means no setup headaches. Experiment, test, and write code on the go. Learning Made Fun: Daily streaks and hearts keep you motivated. Coding feels like a game, not a chore! Perfect for Absolute Beginners: No coding experience needed! Encode guides you step-by-step, demystifying complex concepts. Build Real-World Skills: Prepare to build websites, automate tasks, analyze data, or launch your tech career. Earn Your Certificate: Showcase your new coding skills with a personalized certificate of completion. Join thousands learning to code with Encode. Visit https://upskew.com/privacy for our Privacy Policy and https://upskew.com/tos for our Terms of Use. Illustrations by Ouch (https://icons8.com/ouch). Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at support@upskew.com.
Terminal Drill
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Terminal Drill turns the Linux command line into a habit you actually keep. Pick a path. Run a five-minute drill. Build muscle memory for the commands you actually use — grep, sed, awk, find, ssh, git, jq, systemd, networking, permissions, and more. WHY TERMINAL DRILL - Bite-sized drills you finish in a coffee break - Real commands, real flags, real output - Codex reference you can flip back to anytime - Tracks streaks and progress so the habit sticks - 100% offline — your progress stays on your device PATHS INCLUDED - Filesystem fundamentals - Text processing — grep, sed, awk - Process management - SSH and networking - Git from the terminal - Permissions and users - Shell scripting basics - System monitoring - Package management - More added in free updates ONE-TIME UNLOCK The first three paths are free, forever. Unlock everything — every current path, every future path — with a single one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking. No account required. DESIGNED FOR - Developers who want fluency, not just familiarity - New sysadmins building production confidence - Bootcamp grads and CS students filling the terminal gap - Anyone tired of Googling the same flag for the tenth time PRIVACY Terminal Drill stores nothing remotely. No analytics. No accounts. No data leaves your device. Get fluent. Get fast. Get back to building.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Terminal Drill at none against Encode's shown. Encode's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Encode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Terminal Drill sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Encode ships an update every 2 weeks, Terminal Drill every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Encode | Terminal Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Upskew Pty. Ltd. | Richard Ziolkowski |
Bugs and requests
Encode
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect grammar/spelling in some lessons
- Inability to input answers in certain lessons
- Lesson content not always matching what's asked
Requested features
4 requests- Add more coding languages like C++, C#, and Lua
- Implement progress sync across devices
- Provide more interactive coding exercises
- Include audio/voice guidance for lessons
Terminal Drill
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Encode
- Encode Plus (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- Encode Plus (Annual)$39.991 Year
Terminal Drill
- Terminal Drill - Full Access$3.99
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